What to See

• Travel

  Public Services

  For a country to develop and keep up with the times, it is necessary that it creates a working infrastructure. It is the country's public services sector that is concerned with this. Public services in Bangladesh are services provided by the government to the community. They include police departments, fire departments, water supply, electricity, education, waste disposal and many more. The ...

• Culture

  Music

  Bangladesh has a very rich musical heritage since music has always played an important role in the lives of the people. In ancient times, song was usually linked to prayer and this can still be seen somewhat today in the singing of folksongs that often praise certain gods and their creation. Over time new influences where introduced and musical styles changed. Musical development was better ...

• Golf Courses

  Kurmitola Golf Club

  The Kurmitola Golf Club began its existence during the 1950’s, when it was established on the area that became the location of the Zia International Airport. The golf course was moved to Dhaka Cantonment during the 1960’s, providing the city of Dhaka with a wonderful sporting attraction and developing over the years to become one of the top golf courses in Bangladesh. The course was first ...

• Culture

  Wedding Customs

  Weddings in Bangladesh take several days and are very elaborate. Typically, wedding customs in Bangladesh take three days from engagement to post wedding rituals. Bengali weddings involve the groom, bride and close relatives. Marriage is viewed as very special and sacred and is met with great enthusiasm.

• Culture

  Translation

  Bangladesh's official language is Bangla, also known as Bengali. Bangla is spoken by some 98% of the population of Bangladesh whilst thousands of individuals speak Urdu.

• National Parks

  Ramsagar National Park

  Located in the Dinajpur District in the north-west of Bangladesh, the Ramsagar National Park spreads out over an area of about sixty square kilometers, with a vast man-made water reservoir as its focal point. The area around the Ramsagar Lake is a popular picnic spot for both locals and tourists, and the abundant flora and fauna in the area enhances the peaceful sensation of being close to ...

• Religious Sites

  Kantaji Temple

  The magnificent Kantaji Temple must have been a sight to behold just after its construction. Before the massive 1897 earthquake, nine bold spires adorned the temple, but looking at the temple today, one can only imagine the beauty that this terracotta wonder once displayed. Located in the town of Dinajpur, the Kantaji Temple is a significant historical attraction in Bangladesh and a ...

• Art Galleries

  Bangladesh College of Arts and Crafts

  The Bangladesh College of Arts and Crafts is located in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. Completed in 1955, the building was designed by architect Muzharul Islam, who is renowned for his significant role in introducing Bengali modernism in architecture, distinctly different from colonial and traditional forms of architecture, and yet retaining a rich sense of Bengali heritage for a ...